Pure URL

Removes garbage like "utm_source" from URLs

Pure URL is a Chrome extension designed to automatically remove tracking and analytics parameters such as "utm_source", "utm_medium", "utm_campaign", and others from URLs. These tracking parameters are commonly used by services like Google Analytics, Yandex Metrika, and Facebook to collect user data. By stripping out these "garbage" fields, Pure URL helps maintain user privacy and creates cleaner, more readable URLs. This extension works seamlessly in the background, ensuring that any shared or visited URLs are free from unnecessary tracking codes without any manual intervention.

With Pure URL, users can browse the web and share links without exposing tracking information, enhancing privacy and reducing clutter. It supports removal of common analytics parameters like fb_action_ids, yclid, utm_term, and more, making it an essential tool for privacy-conscious users and anyone looking to easily obtain clean URLs.

By:
VEG
Daily users:
742 -14
Rating:
4.70
(30)
Version:
1.3.1resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:
5726214
Creation date:
2013-08-28
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size:
11.01K
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Simple and intuitive to use
  • Effectively removes unwanted URL parameters
  • Works well after many years of use
Cons
  • Does not stop suffixes from Facebook links
  • Limited filtering options and configuration settings
  • Lacks advanced features compared to other add-ons
Recent reviews
this is far better than that ClearURL add-on very simple and intuitive too!
by tagster, 2024-12-30

by tff334455, 2024-05-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Pure URL requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Pure URL is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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